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Travelling
Description
Hello! My name is Natacha. I am French but have spent many of the past 18 years living and traveling in English-speaking countries (Ireland, England, Canada, Australia and New Zealand). During those travels, I have often had the occasion to volunteer in hostels, farms or families, with workaway or other similar websites.
I worked as an English teacher in France (French Guiana in particular) for the past three years but I have decided to take a sabbatical and travel again for a little while.
I will go to Colombia in December for a few months and might travel in Spain before that, to refresh my Spanish. I have spent over 2 years in Centro y Sur America in 2016 and 2019, where I got the chance to do some volunteering too. My Spanish is good but a bit rusty!
I have volunteered in hostels in various places (Panama, Guatemala, Argentina, Chile, England) but also worked for 16 months in a hostel in England, helping with cleaning, general maintenance, reception, welcoming the guests, helping them with tours, doing the check-ins and check-outs, serving breakfasts and dinners.
In general, I have a lot of experience in customer care, having worked in that branch whenever possible : I worked as a waitress for 6 months in New Zealand, and worked in customer services (call centres) in various cities in Europe (Dublin, Berlin and Amsterdam).
I have also often worked with animals on farms, feeding them, cleaning their environment. I have done some volunteering in dog shelters I absolutely loved that experience.
And other than traveling, I enjoy hiking a LOT. And when I am not walking outside for hours, I like to chill reading a good book (or get annoyed at a bad one) and doing crochet. It's always fun to cary wool in your backpack!
Interests
Outdoor activities
Movies & TV
Languages
Hiking
DIY & crafts
Books
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Animal Care
Charity Work
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have experience in hospitality : I worked as a waitress in the past and spent 16 months in 2018 working full-time in a hostel in England, taking care of all aspects of the business (taking care of bookings, checking customers in and out, cleaning, serving breakfasts and dinners).
I am also used to working with animals, be it in small farms with chicken, sheep, pigs, or in shelters/dog rescues.
I can help with general household tasks, mostly cleaning and taking care of children. I have experience with children through my work as a teacher, but also simply as an aunt to a bunch of awesome nephew and nieces. Cooking isn't my strong suit, though I have no problem helping, prepping, learning and doing simple dishes.
Age
42
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
no
Feedback
25 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
( Small village bed & ...)
I spent over 3 weeks at Liz's place in Minca and loved it! First, Liz and Eliecer are great people, they made me feel welcome from the get go and it was a pleasure to talk and work with them. Second, El Eden is in a gorgeous location, quiet but close to waterfalls, has great views and a couple of nearby restaurants for the evening (the sushi place… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jan 2025
Left by host ( Small village bed & ...) for Workawayer ()
Nuestra experiencia con Natacha fue excelente
es muy proactiva, amable, respetuosa, fue muy cariñosa con las mascotas
espero tenga un resto de viaje increible
muy recomendada :)
es muy proactiva, amable, respetuosa, fue muy cariñosa con las mascotas
espero tenga un resto de viaje increible
muy recomendada :)
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2024
Left by host (Help us with our house tasks ...) for Workawayer ()
Natacha es maravillosa, súper buena trabajadora , muy precisa y perfeccionista. De carácter muy amable, ha conectado perfectamente con los niños. Nuestra hija le tiene un gran cariño. Ha sido un placer tenerla con nosotros.
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us with our house tasks ...)
I've just spent 3 weeks at Sol and Youri's place and had a great experience there.
Communication was very easy from the start and the stay was quickly arranged. Sol gave me the details and everything was exactly as explained. Sant Pere de Ribes is easy to reach from Barcelona and you need a 35 minutes walk to go from their house to the main bus… read more
Communication was very easy from the start and the stay was quickly arranged. Sol gave me the details and everything was exactly as explained. Sant Pere de Ribes is easy to reach from Barcelona and you need a 35 minutes walk to go from their house to the main bus… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Natachaaaaa !!! It is me Root ...so excited to give you our feedback LoL ..
One month with Natacha was a time flying ...we get along so well. She is a hard core volunteer , straightforward and hilarios.
She was our puppies second mom. Always worry about them even woke up during the night to check on them, Such a kind heart. She had done her great… read more
One month with Natacha was a time flying ...we get along so well. She is a hard core volunteer , straightforward and hilarios.
She was our puppies second mom. Always worry about them even woke up during the night to check on them, Such a kind heart. She had done her great… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Home brewery V.Cerro castillo ...)
I spent the month of December with Mario and Root and I couldn't have picked a better workaway to spend a whole month. First, they both are really interesting and funny people so it was great to get to know them. Root is an excellent cook and we share the same hobby (crochet) so that was a nice added bonus! On top of getting to know great people,… read more
(Excellent
)
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25 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
( Small village bed & ...)
I spent over 3 weeks at Liz's place in Minca and loved it! First, Liz and Eliecer are great people, they made me feel welcome from the get go and it was a pleasure to talk and work with them. Second, El Eden is in a gorgeous location, quiet but close to waterfalls, has great views and a couple of nearby restaurants for the evening (the sushi place… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2025
Left by host ( Small village bed & ...) for Workawayer ()
Nuestra experiencia con Natacha fue excelente
es muy proactiva, amable, respetuosa, fue muy cariñosa con las mascotas
espero tenga un resto de viaje increible
muy recomendada :)
es muy proactiva, amable, respetuosa, fue muy cariñosa con las mascotas
espero tenga un resto de viaje increible
muy recomendada :)
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2024
Left by host (Help us with our house tasks ...) for Workawayer ()
Natacha es maravillosa, súper buena trabajadora , muy precisa y perfeccionista. De carácter muy amable, ha conectado perfectamente con los niños. Nuestra hija le tiene un gran cariño. Ha sido un placer tenerla con nosotros.
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us with our house tasks ...)
I've just spent 3 weeks at Sol and Youri's place and had a great experience there.
Communication was very easy from the start and the stay was quickly arranged. Sol gave me the details and everything was exactly as explained. Sant Pere de Ribes is easy to reach from Barcelona and you need a 35 minutes walk to go from their house to the main bus… read more
Communication was very easy from the start and the stay was quickly arranged. Sol gave me the details and everything was exactly as explained. Sant Pere de Ribes is easy to reach from Barcelona and you need a 35 minutes walk to go from their house to the main bus… read more
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Natachaaaaa !!! It is me Root ...so excited to give you our feedback LoL ..
One month with Natacha was a time flying ...we get along so well. She is a hard core volunteer , straightforward and hilarios.
She was our puppies second mom. Always worry about them even woke up during the night to check on them, Such a kind heart. She had done her great… read more
One month with Natacha was a time flying ...we get along so well. She is a hard core volunteer , straightforward and hilarios.
She was our puppies second mom. Always worry about them even woke up during the night to check on them, Such a kind heart. She had done her great… read more
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Home brewery V.Cerro castillo ...)
I spent the month of December with Mario and Root and I couldn't have picked a better workaway to spend a whole month. First, they both are really interesting and funny people so it was great to get to know them. Root is an excellent cook and we share the same hobby (crochet) so that was a nice added bonus! On top of getting to know great people,… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help on a farm in Coyhaique, ...)
Pasé dos semanas con Carmen y fue una muy buena experiencia. Su campo es tan bonito y agradable, me gustó mucho ir a pasearme con Pirata (el perro) al fin del día para aprovechar de las vistas increíbles.
Carmen es muy atenta y descubrí mucho sobre la vida en un Campo en Patagoni con ella. Compartió su vida conmigo, fue con ella a sus talleres de… read more
Carmen es muy atenta y descubrí mucho sobre la vida en un Campo en Patagoni con ella. Compartió su vida conmigo, fue con ella a sus talleres de… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Camping 100% sustainable, in ...)
Pasé un poco más de 2 semanas en el camping y fue una muy buena experiencia. El lugar es maravilloso, muy tranquilo, sólo se escuchan el ruido de los pájaros y de las ovejas.
La habitación para los voluntarios es agradable y hay siempre agua caliente en las duchas.
El trabajo puede ser limpieza de los baños y del refugio, sacar la maleza,… read more
La habitación para los voluntarios es agradable y hay siempre agua caliente en las duchas.
El trabajo puede ser limpieza de los baños y del refugio, sacar la maleza,… read more
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
natacha estuvo aproximadamente un mes con nostros ayudando en la recepcion y siempre predispuesta a cualquier cosa que se necesitaba. es una persona muy agradable y confiable. la recomiendo sin dudas
gracias nati y buen viaje!!
gracias nati y buen viaje!!
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us at Backpackers Hostel ...)
I spent just over a month in the hostel and it was a lovely stay. The work is more than fair : Tomi and Serri, the permanent employee, do all the morning shifts so volunteers only do some afternoon shifts (4pm to midnight). You do check-ins, answer the phone and the door, help the guests with their questions and clean the kitchen and prep the… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Natacha fue de gran ayuda.. apesar que esubimos en temporada baja siempre estuvo dispuesta ayudar en el hostel tanto como a sus compañeros. Sobre las tareas que debía hacer durante los turnos no hay mucho que decir las hacia sin problemas... no hay muchas palabras que escribir solo que sin duda volveria a recibirte con los brazos abiertos y… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at a hostel in ...)
I 100% loved Valparaiso and I 200% loved this hostel. It was the most welcoming, relaxed, and agreeable hostel I have ever volunteered it. Cami is just so nice and helpful, you barely feel like you are doing any work at all! Especially during low season where things are quiet during the week. The set-up for the volunteers is also nice, with the… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2019
Left by host (Calling dog lovers to help in ...) for Workawayer ()
Natacha nos acompaño 18 días, realmente su ayuda fue maravillosa para nosotros, nos ayudo pintando en el hotel, cuidando el lugar cuando nosotros necesitábamos salir y muchísimo con los perritos que dormían en su casa. Todo su trabajo lo hizo con máxima disposición, estamos muy felices y agradecidos por todo la ayuda recibida. Esperamos que… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Calling dog lovers to help in ...)
I spend 18 days at Naty's and Rubén's place and I had an amazing time. I arrived exhausted from my previous travels and I found the peace I didn't know I needed there. They made me feel welcome straight away, were very attentive of my comfort (this was the warmest and most comfortable bed I have ever had) and fed me the most delicious and healthy… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Volunteering on Easter ...)
I spent 3 weeks volunteering at Peter's bungalows and time flew by. Easter Island is a must see and Peter made that very easy by giving me most of my days off during the validity of my 10 days entrance ticket to the park. It was very thoughtful and I really appreaciated it.
The whole family is lovely and I recommend future French volunteers to… read more
The whole family is lovely and I recommend future French volunteers to… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Natacha cleaned our 3 guest bungalows and did some gardening.She is very responsible and did an excellent job. We could not wish for a better volunteer. Natacha is very kind and nice person, we gonna miss her. Bravo and thanks for your help.
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Ahora que Natacha nos dejó puedo entender porque tiene tantos excelente feedbacks.. es una gran mujer con una sonrisa. Mucha paciencia muy dulce.. una excelente trabajadora pero una mejor compañera.. se sumó a todos los proyectos incluso aprendió y ayudó mucho con la cocina aunque reconoció que no era su fuerte lo.hizo de la mejor manera. También… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Our Ecoasis. Small organic ...)
Me quede 3 semanas con Karen y Matías en Junio y fue un placer. Me sentí como en casa muy rapidamente. Matías y Karen son muy atentos, cariñosos, pacientes. Aprendí mucho durante mi estancia, especialmente en la cocina : toda mi vida he odiado cocinar pero me mostraron que es mucho más fácil de lo que parece y me dieron confianza. Hice pan, ayude… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2019
Left by host (Join our hostel team in ...) for Workawayer ()
It was a pleasure to share this time whit you ! super responsible and professional! Thank you so much for everything!
We will miss you! i recomend Natacha to any project!r
We keep your art here! :)
We will miss you! i recomend Natacha to any project!r
We keep your art here! :)
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our hostel team in ...)
I spent 6 weeks in Lucas' hostel and really enjoyed it. Lucas is really nice and accommodating, always asking how you're doing and up for a discussion. The permanent employees are also super lovely, helpful and great to chat with, it was a blast getting to know them. The work is fair (serving breakfast, changing beds and cleaning in the morning,… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at a chilled and ...)
What could I say? Like everyone else, I had an amazing experience there. The hostel is very chill, the staff so welcoming. The work is fair and varied : serving breakfast, cleaning, making beds, helping customers with questions, checking them in.... The schedule is clear and allows you plenty of time to go visit the surroundings of Salta. There… read more
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Natacha came to stay with us in Scarborough in September. We couldn't have asked for better help in the hostel and she was exactly the person we were looking for to assist with all tasks around the hostel.
Natacha was responsible, adaptable, careful, excellent with the guests but also independent and self sufficient.
Natacha came with her own… read more
Natacha was responsible, adaptable, careful, excellent with the guests but also independent and self sufficient.
Natacha came with her own… read more
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help needed with some outdoor ...)
I volunteered in September at Rob's and Elise's hostel. It was a great experience : the work was mainly cleaning, sometimes gardening and checking guests in, also some help with breakfast -
mainly cleaning for me - when necessary.
Rob and Elise are great hosts, and you'll always find interesting conversations and great food at their table. If… read more
mainly cleaning for me - when necessary.
Rob and Elise are great hosts, and you'll always find interesting conversations and great food at their table. If… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us on our organic tea ...)
I stayed 2 weeks at Deepak's and Kausila's farm. It was an absolutely lovely experience : after 2 days, I felt like I had already been there for several weeks. And I mean that as a compliment! You feel welcome straight away, and the farm is such a peaceful place that you feel yourself slowing down.
Tea picking was easy, and, as the tea picking… read more
Tea picking was easy, and, as the tea picking… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at an independent, ...)
I volunteered at this hostel for the month of August. It was an amazing experience! First, I have to say it is the most professionnally organized volunteering position I have ever had the chance to do. On the day of my arrival, Aujke gave me a rota, with the specific hours of work and my days off for the next few weeks. I could have cried with… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Natacha was amazing to work with! we miss her already.
Come back Natacha!
Come back Natacha!
(Excellent)
7 May 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help near the beach and ...)
I volunteered at the Restaurant during the month of April. I loved my stay there! I helped at the restaurant as a waitress, and it was a fun experience : the place can be quite busy during the weekend so you don't have time to get bored, and I got to learn a few new interesting things, like making cocktails. And of course, the team is great! It's… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out at a backpackers ...)
I volunteered in David for about 3 weeks. It's really a nice place to volunteer : the hostel is very agreeable, the work is not too hard (mostly administrative and easy to get a hang on, checking people in and out, answering questions, a tiny bit of cleaning during your shift), the work load is fair and Gregg is a very friendly host! Ara and the… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer ()
From the first moment, when meeting Natacha via skype, I had the idea it is the great person to have in a team. She has a good sense of humor, is well grounded, open minded, interesting to talk and well experienced. In the 2 months of working she has proved to be a real asset: competent, efficient, focused and taking initiative, Natacha is… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at our small jungle ...)
The seven weeks I spent here were an enriching experience ; not only is the location gorgeous, but you also get to spend time with some amazing people : Aska, the other volunteers and, of course, the great local staff. Elias is always up for a little chat once his day is over, and the ladies (Zulma, Argelia and Avelina) will always be there to… read more
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us in the Bay of islands ...)
I spent almost 4 weeks as a helper at the Lodge and I had an awesome time. Kathy and Hannah are great people, the work is fair (exactly as described in the description), the hostel very nice and clean, the area has a lot to offer if you enjoy outdoors activities. I couldn't recommend a better place to volunteer if you'd like to spend a few weeks… read more
(Excellent)
